Lady Lions Fall in First CAC Game of Season

Lady Lions Fall in First CAC Game of Season

Middletown, Pa. – The Penn State Harrisburg women's basketball team played host to Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) foe Wesley College on Tuesday November 21stJanel Brown and Tessa Dolce combined for 25 of the Lions 45, but Harrisburg was unable to slow down the Wolverines in the second half as the visitors went home with a 59-45 win. 

 

Penn State Harrisburg Starters:

Shanique MattisLaurel AmeyJada PettisJanel BrownTessa Dolce

 

Wesley Starters:

Hailstock, Gibbs, Murray, O'Neale, Johnson

 

Records:

Penn State Harrisburg (1-3)

 Wesley: (1-2)

 

Inside The Stats:

Field Goals: Penn State Harrisburg (18-56) vs. Wesley (20-65)

Assists: Harrisburg (10) vs. Wesley (12)

Turnovers: Harrisburg (28) vs. Wesley (14)

Rebounds: Harrisburg (52) vs. Wesley (33)

 

How it Happened:

Penn State Harrisburg led from the start of the game and held a 15-13 lead after the first quarter.  The Wolverines responded well in the second quarter doubling the Lions point total and taking a 29-23 lead at the half.  Both teams battled in the third quarter, but Wesley was able to maintain control and extend their lead to close out the game easily in the fourth for their first win of the season.

 

 

Impact Performance:

Janel Brown- 13 Points and 11 Rebounds

 

What's Next:

Penn State Harrisburg will enjoy a quick Thanksgiving holiday before getting back to work on Saturday November 25th when the host the Southern Virginia Knights at 1:00pm.